Oyster Bracelet "stretch" - 5 digit vs 6 digit

[Onikage]

Originally Posted by brandxbrand

This is simple physics.

Less stretch on a solid link vs hollow link

My 16610LV stretched a noticeable amount from daily wear over the course of 2 years.
My 116710N saw minimal stretch over the course of almost 7 years daily wear.

Wouldn't more surface area contact around bracelet pins = More wear? To both pin and surrounding void? Obviously there is less material to wear out on a hollow link - I'm not a physician.. evidently but. All I know is my father's '97 Tag has solid links and is now quite wobbly, though comfy.